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CU51 NGY

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 126,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,066 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,270 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 97,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,813 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight knocking noise from steering.

unable to veiw/check all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

unable too check n/s & o/s outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside and Offside front suspension legs top mountings have slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake caliper very close to road wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,363 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside and Offside front suspension legs top mountings have slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake caliper very close to road wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,398 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,935 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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CU51 NGY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 88,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 NGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU51 NGY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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